Tyler Madden

Male

Venice, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Los Angeles, California, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
1
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Anywhere with a coffee culture that I can learn something from.
About Me:
A few years ago, I wanted to make better coffee at home with my french-press, so I started searching around the internet. After arriving at Sweet Marias, coffeegeek, and home-barista, and doing some reading. I purchased a small air-popper to roast greens. Not too long after that, it was a burr grinder, and then eventually a solid home espresso machine. Geeking out with the espresso machine, trying to pull shots as good as the ones I got at Intelligentsia in Silverlake, became an obsessive quest. One night while I was in buying beans, I asked if they were hiring, and was told about the coffee-bar that was going to open soon in Venice. I was lucky enough to get hired for that gig, and have been learning massive amounts, and having even more fun since then.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Without question, the people.
Website:
http://twitter.com/tmadd

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  • Patrick Pierce

    dude, it was awesome to chat. let me know if you are ever near the austin area and we can chill. keep up the good work. peace, patrick.

    Apr 22, 2010

  • Lorenzo Perkins

    Absolutely my pleasure. The shot of Brazil that you made for me was Delicious, capital D! I hope we'll get a chance to chat again before too long, maybe over some pints instead of over a Synesso...

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Josue Morales

    Hello Tyler, thank you so much for the coffee and for hosting me las Saturday at venice. I've been a long time fan of your company so it was really nice stopping by and meeting you. You're welcomed at Guatemala any time. 

    I got in contact with Stephen here in Chicago, we're all set. 

     


    Thanks again! 

    Jun 13, 2011